High Protein Classic Choux Pastry

Elevate your baking game with this High Protein Classic Choux Pastry recipe, a nutritious twist on the time-honored French pastry! By incorporating whey protein isolate, this airy and golden pastry offers a boost of protein while retaining its signature light and delicate texture. Perfect for crafting cream puffs, éclairs, or savory gougères, each batch promises satisfying results with minimal effort. Made with simple pantry staples, this recipe combines traditional techniques—like creating a smooth pâte à choux dough—with an added nutritious edge. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or a pastry lover looking to indulge mindfully, these high-protein choux are the ideal fusion of flavor, performance, and elegance.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 240 ml water
• 115 g unsalted butter
• 1 pinch salt
• 125 g all-purpose flour
• 25 g whey protein isolate
• 4 items large eggs
• 1 batch egg wash (1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon of water)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat.

Step 3

Once it reaches a boil, remove the saucepan from heat and quickly add the all-purpose flour and whey protein isolate.

Step 4

Return the saucepan to medium heat and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides; this should take about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Transfer the dough into a large mixing bowl and let it cool for about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth and glossy. The dough should be thick, but dropping off the spoon easily.

Step 7

Spoon or pipe small mounds onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 5 cm (2 inches) of space between each mound.

Step 8

Brush a little egg wash over each choux to give a nice golden color during baking.

Step 9

Place the trays in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the pastries are golden brown and puffed.

Step 10

Lower the oven temperature to 180°C (350°F) and continue baking for another 5-10 minutes to dry out the insides.

Step 11

Remove the choux from the oven and make a small slit in each to let the steam escape. This helps them maintain their shape.

Step 12

Let them cool on a wire rack before filling or serving. Enjoy your high-protein treats!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(728.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1719.5

Total Fat 124.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1191.0mg	0%
Sodium 495.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g	0%
Total Sugars 1.2g
Protein 61.3g	0%

Vitamin D 178IU	0%
Calcium 273.3mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 578.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.4%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 22.7%